Ohio § 2107.15
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2107.15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2107.15.
If a devise or bequest is made to a person who is one of only two witnesses to a will,
the devise or bequest is void. The witness shall then be competent to testify to the execution of the will, as
if the devise or bequest had not been made. If the witness would have been entitled to a share of the testator's estate in case
the will was not established, the witness takes so much of that share that does not
exceed the bequest or devise to the witness. The devisees and legatees shall contribute for that purpose as for an absent or
afterborn child under section 2107.34 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2107.15
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2107.15 cover?
Section 2107.15 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 2107.15?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2107.15" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2107.15 apply to my situation?
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